User manual FAGOR F-602

[. . . ] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before using the appliance for the first time, read all the instructions and keep them for future reference. €¢ After removing the packaging, make sure the product is in perfect condition. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. • The packaging elements (plastic bags , polystyrene foam , etc. [. . . ] €¢ Once all the components are clean and dry, place the deep-fat fryer on a horizontal, flat, stable surface away from the edge and do not allow the cable to hang from the edge of the table or work surface. €¢ Operate the basket handling lock (9) and rotate the handle to the horizontal position. €¢ Hang the basket (8) on the basket hanging support (13) and pour the oil or fat into the well (3) until it is between the MIN. If solid fat is being used, this must first be melted in a container, before pouring it into the fryer (see section -Using Solid Fat-). €¢ Operate basket handling lock button (9) and rotate the handle to the closed position to lower the position of the basket and submerge it in the oil. €¢ Remove the lead from the bottom compartment of the appliance and plug in the fryer. €¢ Select the desired temperature by rotating the thermostat (6). The light indicator will light up (7) and the resistance (11) will start to heat the oil. WARNING: The deep fat fryer must be pre-heated 15 minutes before use in order to reach the selected temperature. During that time, the light indicator (7) will turn on and off for 3 or 4 cycles. After 15 minutes, the oil temperature will remain stable and can be used to fry food. €¢ When selecting the temperature check the information on the packet about the 15 • • • • • food to be fried or the guide table which appears on the fryer. When the light indicator turns off (10-15 minutes), the oil/fat, will have acquired the selected temperature. The light indicator will continue to turn on and off with the thermostat cycles during the entire frying time. If frying various items one after the other, before starting to fry the next food portion, wait until the light indicator turns off. Push the open button on the cover (4) and slowly submerge the basket (8) with the food into the oil or fat, hanging it on the basket support attachment. Close the Cover (1) push the Button (9) to fold the basket Handle to its resting position, to avoid burning. BASKET Rotate the basket handle upwards to raise it and push the handle locking button (9) to unlock it. TIMER The FE-603 model provides the option to activate the timer to advise you when the period established has passed. Timer adjustment: Push the “M” button to adjust the minutes and the "S" button to adjust the seconds. Tip: Just before reaching the correct values, push the "M" and "S" buttons repeatedly but briefly so as not to exceed the correct values. Once the desired working time has been reached, press the “ “ to start the countdown. [. . . ] PRACTICAL ADVICE Oils and fats • Always use oils/fats appropriate for frying at a high temperature. In other words, use oils that contain polyunsaturated acids or vegetable margarines. €¢ Do not leave the oil/fat at a high temperature for any longer than necessary. If you have to wait for a long time between two frying operations, turn the control knob to a low temperature, otherwise you will have to change the oil/fat more frequently. [. . . ]